Current Affairs - Technology - Discussion

Albania made global history by becoming the first country to appoint an artificial intelligence-powered cabinet minister, named “Diella.” Announced by Prime Minister Edi Rama during the Socialist Party assembly in Tirana, Diella was given the critical responsibility of managing public procurement—a sector often vulnerable to corruption and inefficiency. Unlike human ministers, Diella is a virtual AI avatar integrated into the E-Albania digital governance portal. The role aims to ensure fairness, transparency, and efficiency by reducing human bias and streamlining bureaucratic processes. This groundbreaking initiative places Albania at the forefront of digital governance and sparks worldwide debate on AI in politics.